Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans from $167 BUR, LAX, SNA → MSY
Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The cheapest return found recently is $470 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Dec – 26 Dec, found 19 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $167 with Breeze Airways, 8 Dec, found today.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $167, found today
- Cheapest return found recently
- $470, 23 Dec to 26 Dec
- Usual return price
- $265 to $431
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $241 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Breeze Airways, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $265 to $431.
Cheapest return found recently
$470
23 Dec – 26 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Leaves 1:16 p.m. · Return leaves 9:00 a.m. · 27 h 56 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via McCarran International Airport (LAS), Orlando International Airport (MCO) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again · 9 h connection
found 19 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$502
23 Dec – 26 Dec · Breeze Airways
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Leaves 11:40 p.m. · Return leaves 8:25 p.m. · 8 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 19 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$470 23 Dec – 26 Decfound 19 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$241 8 Dec – 10 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $225 to $522.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 20 Nov to 12 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
116 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 24 Nov | $450 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 10 Dec | $241 | Breeze Airways | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 15 Dec | $265 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 26 Dec | $431 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | out 3 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $305 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $241.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Breeze Airways.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$167
8 Dec · Breeze Airways
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Leaves 11:10 p.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
stops unknown
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$120
6 Jan 2027 · Breeze Airways
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Leaves 11:40 p.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$167 8 Decfound todayOpen this trip
$120 6 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 32 days, 26 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $72 to $274.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec | $167 | Breeze Airways | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | stops unknown | found today | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $120 | Breeze Airways | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $120.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Breeze Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Los Angeles to New Orleans
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Dec – 26 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 8 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 62% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $735 | $287 | +161% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $337 | $273 | +20% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $282 | $225 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $331 | $225 | +18% | 24 |
| 60–89 days | $383 | $244 | +36% | 36 |
| 90–179 days | $452 | $244 | +61% | 29 |
| 180+ days | $537 | $442 | +91% | 17 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 26 Sept and 12 Nov (32 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $120 | $110 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $146 | $125 | +22% | 9 |
| 180+ days | $207 | $207 | +73% | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Ontario → New Orleans
56 km from Los Angeles
$547
$77 more than flying from Los Angeles
23 Dec – 26 Dec · ONT → MSY · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 19 hours ago
Long Beach → New Orleans
32 km from Los Angeles
$641
$171 more than flying from Los Angeles
23 Dec – 26 Dec · LGB → MSY · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Los Angeles → Gulfport
105 km from New Orleans
$915
$445 more than flying to New Orleans
16 Nov – 17 Nov · SNA → GPT · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Dec – 26 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The cheapest return found recently is $470 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Dec to 26 Dec, found 19 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $241 with Breeze Airways, 8 Dec to 10 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $265 to $431.
How much is a one-way flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $167 with Breeze Airways, 8 Dec, found today. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $120 with Breeze Airways, 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $241, 8 Dec to 10 Dec, found 3 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $120, 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 62% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 32 days of prices between 26 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $502 with Breeze Airways, 23 Dec to 26 Dec, found 19 hours ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $120 with Breeze Airways, 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Breeze Airways on 6 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 50 min from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Between 20 Nov and 12 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Breeze Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work